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bulge in Dutch

bulge in Dutch is bult — bulge means a part that swells or sticks out from an otherwise flat or smooth surface.

bulge in Dutch

bult
noun
An object which is sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

What does "bulge" mean?

  1. noun A part that swells or sticks out from an otherwise flat or smooth surface.
    "There was a strange bulge in the wallpaper where the pipe ran behind it."
  2. noun A sudden increase in the size or value of something.
    "Retailers reported a bulge in sales just before the holidays."
  3. verb To swell or push outward, especially under pressure.
    "His eyes bulged in surprise when he heard the news."
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bulge in a sentence

  • There was a strange bulge in the wallpaper where the pipe ran behind it.
  • A bulge in his jacket pocket revealed he was carrying his phone.
  • Retailers reported a bulge in sales just before the holidays.
  • His eyes bulged in surprise when he heard the news.

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What is "bulge" in Dutch?

"bulge" in Dutch is bult. bulge means: A part that swells or sticks out from an otherwise flat or smooth surface.

How do you use "bulge" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a strange bulge in the wallpaper where the pipe ran behind it." In Dutch, "bulge" is bult.

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